Tearing out an inset cupboard to make room in one bathroom done in the begining along with other gutting
Ripping out the carpets & linoleum (right away)and refinishing the hardwoods during painting faze
Replacing the kitchen sink (after the floors) and after gut work
Replacing the bathroom sinks with wall-hung sinks (after the floors) and after the tile work.
Replacing the bathroom window (maybe making larger or replacing with glass block.) (before the siding)
Replacing the rusted fireplace box and facade during the gutting
Fixing the sub-standard window trimming outside before the siding (incase you deside to change the size or the wood is off a bit)
Tearing off the vinyl siding, removing the asbestos siding underneath and re-siding done after the window is removed.
Removing a possibly leaky greenhouse-style sun-window after the deck removal (you may need some wood).
Ripping out a deck first to keep any good wood.
Replacing the gutters and flashing around the chimneys at any time
Re-staining the kitchen cupboards at the same time any
Painting is done
Buying and replacing most/all of the light fixtures after painting
FLOORS Last just before Buying and installing new appliances

EXTRA TIPS

((((carefully ))))gut out what you want to remove.
try to recycle.
use freecycle.org people will come get stuff and save you from a huge dumpster cost.

save wood from the deck. that is good. it may be needed to be cut and used in walls where there is water. (around sinks and tubs).

save any wires you remove the copper will bring you money back and will add up when you start changing shut off valves that are made of brass.
our gut jub we made $280.00 on scrap metals. only copper and brass
I am not halling steel (its not worth it to me ) but to each his own.
The gutters I would scrap myself and get cash back.

a junk man or local guy picking up scrap metal will remove a hot water tank for you. saving your back and cash hours.

sell old lights on ebay

ok now that gutting is done.Get an inspection by a pro
look at all the pipes. look for leaks and signs of leaks.
check shut off valves
to save money. You can install 1 shut off valve at the main and don’t need anymore. the rest is just for convienance on any future repairs.
(I do not reccomend this if it is a multi-unit building)

look for electrical hazards Get an inspection by a pro
such as a really rusted box (water is getting to this area and needs to be stopped)
to may wires in a box, (fire hazard)
Test the loads make sure they will handle what you want.
such as running washer and dryer on same line while cooking
is your electric stove going to pop the cuircut

do an air test
for insulation reasons
and get proper rating for your area.

run any phone line
speaker lines, cable lines, and ready dead lines for future use.

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